This is similar to a statement Tomlin said at the NFL Owners Meetings. When the Steelers took Keeanu Benton, it was because he was a nose tackle who could play out and down the line. It certainly would seem the team is not going to draft a two down nose tackle in the first round.

While the Steelers have never had a losing season in 18 years under head coach Mike Tomlin, they have lost a franchise record six straight playoff games, with their last playoff win coming back in the 2016 season.

In addition to Rodgers, Pittsburgh has been reported to be in the market to draft a rookie quarterback. The team hosted Shedeur Sanders for a top 30 visit earlier in April, though it remains to be seen whether he will be available at pick No. 21, the Steelers' first selection in the first round of the draft.